SB5391 amends the sustainable farms and fields grant program to prioritize projects enhancing pollinator habitat and reducing carbon emissions.

SB5391 modifies the sustainable farms and fields grant program to prioritize projects that enhance pollinator habitat and reduce carbon emissions. The bill mandates that applicants creating or maintaining pollinator habitat receive enhanced prioritization. It also requires the commission to downgrade proposals expected to cause significant environmental damage to fish and wildlife habitat. Additionally, the bill emphasizes reducing carbon dioxide equivalent emissions and increasing precision agricultural practices.

SB5391 amends the sustainable farms and fields grant program to prioritize projects enhancing pollinator habitat and reducing carbon emissions.

SB5391 modifies the sustainable farms and fields grant program to prioritize projects that enhance pollinator habitat and reduce carbon emissions. The bill mandates that applicants creating or maintaining pollinator habitat receive enhanced prioritization. It also requires the commission to downgrade proposals expected to cause significant environmental damage to fish and wildlife habitat. Additionally, the bill emphasizes reducing carbon dioxide equivalent emissions and increasing precision agricultural practices.